Tyers commonly use synthetic hair fly tying materials for large saltwater, pike, and musky fly patterns. These materials, which are known for their durability, especially their resistance to abrasion, and/or their favorable water shedding properties, work great for toothy species and long casts. However, these materials can also be used effectively in trout patterns.
I was surfing the internet today and discovered a new knot for tying the tippet to the fly. The main features of the knot are the size, speed and strength. It is very simple to tie and can be tied quickly. The small size makes it desirable for those small flies like the midges. In addition, it tests between 85% and 100% of line strength which is more than satisfactory for me. Clumsily as I am, I was able to master it very quickly after watching the video. Are you ready for the name? It is the Davy K named after its inventor Davy Wotton, a British Fly Fishing pro.
The photo was taken on a trip to the Park in 2010 and it one of my favorite reminders of how fast the weather can change. However, winter can be a great time for hiking and fishing in the mountains but you must be careful to protect yourself from the elements. Fly fishing in the winter including the Smoky Mountains National Park is difficult but not impossible in the winter. Here are some useful tips.
The photo was taken on a trip to the Park in 2010 and it one of my favorite reminders of how fast the weather can change. However, winter can be a great time for hiking and fishing in the mountains but you must be careful to protect yourself from the elements. Fly fishing in the winter including the Smoky Mountains National Park is difficult but not impossible in the winter. Here are some useful tips.
In cold water streams, sculpins are bottom feeding fish that are difficult to see. There are about 300 species of them, the largest of which grow to about two feet long. Most of them are found in shallow sea waters and others, such as the miller’s-thumb (Cottus gobio), inhabit freshwater. Among the freshwater sculpins, the Cottus genus is by far the most common and is found in the majority of the trout streams in the USA. They generally are a mottled brown in color and grow to about four inches long.
The Wilderness Wildlife Week/Southern Trout Fly Fishing Fair to be held on February 1, 2014 at the new LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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